Sep 27, 2004
As an intense tropical ran band moved across the western Upstate, some flash flooding developed. Part of highway 81S was closed in Anderson County when a construction site was flooded in the northbound lane. Widespread flash flooding also occurred around Iva, where all low spots filled quickly with deep water. At Honea Path, an apartment building was evacuated after flooding from a stopped up storm drain entered the building. Some businesses incurred minor flood damage in southern Oconee County
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5423390). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Oconee County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.